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File:Charles Hermite circa 1901.jpg|link=Charles Hermite (nonfiction)|1822: Mathematician [[Charles Hermite (nonfiction)|Charles Hermite]] born. He will do research on number theory, quadratic forms, invariant theory, orthogonal polynomials, elliptic functions, and algebra. | |||
File:Reginald Fessenden.jpg|link=Reginald Fessenden (nonfiction)|1906: Inventor [[Reginald Fessenden (nonfiction)|Reginald Fessenden]] transmits the first radio broadcast; consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech. | File:Reginald Fessenden.jpg|link=Reginald Fessenden (nonfiction)|1906: Inventor [[Reginald Fessenden (nonfiction)|Reginald Fessenden]] transmits the first radio broadcast; consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech. | ||
File:Brion_Gysin_scrying_engine_Hamangia_figurines.jpg|link=Brion Gysin|1967: Performance artist and crime-fighter [[Brion Gysin]] invents hand-held [[scrying engine]], sends Christmas Eve greetings to [[Hamangia scrying engine|Hamangia figurines]]. | File:Brion_Gysin_scrying_engine_Hamangia_figurines.jpg|link=Brion Gysin|1967: Performance artist and crime-fighter [[Brion Gysin]] invents hand-held [[scrying engine]], sends Christmas Eve greetings to [[Hamangia scrying engine|Hamangia figurines]]. | ||
File:Brownian ratchet.png|link=Brownian ratchet (nonfiction)|2016: New form of [[Brownian ratchet (nonfiction)|Brownian ratchet]] is hottest Christmas gift of the year. | File:Brownian ratchet.png|link=Brownian ratchet (nonfiction)|2016: New form of [[Brownian ratchet (nonfiction)|Brownian ratchet]] is hottest Christmas gift of the year. | ||
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Revision as of 20:19, 21 December 2016
1822: Mathematician Charles Hermite born. He will do research on number theory, quadratic forms, invariant theory, orthogonal polynomials, elliptic functions, and algebra.
1906: Inventor Reginald Fessenden transmits the first radio broadcast; consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech.
1967: Performance artist and crime-fighter Brion Gysin invents hand-held scrying engine, sends Christmas Eve greetings to Hamangia figurines.
2016: New form of Brownian ratchet is hottest Christmas gift of the year.